Meaning
hermit
- A person living in seclusion, originally for religious reasons; recluse
In a sentence
L'anziano vive da eremita in una baita isolata sulle Alpi.
The old man lives like a hermit in an isolated cabin in the Alps.
Dopo il divorzio ha deciso di fare una vita da eremita.
After the divorce, he decided to live the life of a recluse.
Non dovresti isolarti come un eremita nei fine settimana.
You shouldn't isolate yourself like a hermit on weekends.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| eremita | singular |
| eremiti | plural |
Usage notes
- Has masculine or feminine gender depending on the referent; plural is 'eremiti' (m) or 'eremite' (f).
- Commonly used figuratively for anyone living completely withdrawn from social life.